rock
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: rocking
Sense 1
A formation of minerals, specifically: — The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A formation of minerals, specifically: — A mass of stone projecting out of the ground or water.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To pelt with rocks; to stone.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To move gently back and forth.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rock” mean?
A formation of minerals, specifically: — The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.
Is “rock” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.